Russia to Hike Gaming Tax

Hong Kong-listed Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd., which operates Tigre de Cristal (l.), the only casino resort in Russia’s Primorye enterprise zone, is bracing itself for an increase in gaming...

Published December 4, 2017

Dutch Mull Gaming Tax Increase

The Dutch government is moving to raise taxes on gaming by 1.1 percent for just over a year until a permanent tax structure can be adopted. The Lower House...

Published December 4, 2017

Casinos Austria Reaches 50-Year Mark

The Casinos Austria Group recently turned 50. Founded on November 29, 1967, its first seven casinos opened January 1, 1968. Today the company owns and operates 12 casinos with...

Published December 4, 2017

Portugal to Review Gambling Laws

Portugal’s government is expected to review the country’s gambling laws in 2018. Portugal first began regulating gaming in 2015 and began licensing international operators in 2016. The review would...

Published December 4, 2017

Cyprus to Regulate Bingo

The government of Cyprus has announced plans to regulate bingo in the country. Finance Minister Harris Georgiades says legislation is in the works to establish official oversight of the...

Published December 4, 2017

Cyprus Casino Project Progressing

Although Hard Rock International pulled out of a deal to develop the first casino in Cyprus the day after signing the agreement, the project is going smoothly, said Cyprus...

Published November 27, 2017

Lithuania Adopts Stricter Gaming Laws

In a unanimous vote, the Lithuanian parliament adopted gaming-law amendments requiring operators to connect to a new electronic control system and install 24-hour digital video recording systems. Minister of...

Published November 27, 2017

Cirsa Possibly Seeking IPO, Sale Or Merger

Sources said Spain's largest casino and bingo hall operator Cirsa Gaming Corporation SA is considering an initial public offering, selling a minority stake, a merger or outright sale for...

Published November 27, 2017

Back Your Local Bookie Campaign Draws 400,000 Signatures

The Association of British Bookmakers has launched a “Back Your Local Bookie” campaign, which has initially drawn 400,000 signatures in a petition of support. The campaign highlights the interaction...

Published November 27, 2017

UK Gambling Commission Outlines Gambling Industry Plan

The UK Gambling Commission has announced a five-point strategy to make the country’s gambling industry fairer and safer. The three-year strategy is to improve regulation of the industry uphold...

Published November 20, 2017

Two New Casinos for Greece

The Greek government is moving to overhaul its taxation system as it applies to casinos, to make rates more attractive to investors, and to bring casinos to two Greek...

Published November 20, 2017

Primorye Casino Zone Could Double Taxes

Summit Ascent Holdings, the operator of Tigre De Cristal casino resort (l.) in Russia’s Primorye economic zone, is warning investors that gaming taxes could double in the country.

Published November 13, 2017

Gala Interactive fined £2.3 Million by UK Regulators

Gala Interactive will have to pay a £2.3m penalty package for violating UK consumer protections. The fines were levied by the UK Gambling Commission and stem from two of...

Published November 13, 2017

Vikings Group to Build Casino in France

Vikings Casinos, a subsidiary of the Vikings Group, will develop a casino resort in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southeastern France. Vikings Group is based in Normandy.

Published November 13, 2017

Ex-Paddy Power Chair Calls for Ban on Betting Ads During Sports Broadcasts

Former Paddy Power chair and now sports agent called for banning ads for betting firms during sports broadcasts at a recent conference on sports ethics. Fintan Drury (l.) said...

Published November 13, 2017

Dutch Regulator Warns Casino Operator to Avoid Child-oriented Websites

The Netherlands Gaming Authority is cracking down on adult gaming operators that may be appealing to young people by trying to lure them into social gaming sites that use...

Published November 13, 2017

SkyBet Chief Warns of Gambling Tax Rise

Richard Flint (l.), chief executive of Sky Betting & Gaming, expressed concerns in a recent interview that the UK is considering raising taxes on gambling companies active in the...

Published November 13, 2017

MPs Ask DCMS to Support UK Racing

Horseracing advocates in the UK say a triennial review of the gaming industry by the government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport must take into account the impact...

Published November 13, 2017

UK Announces Changes to FOBT Rules are Coming, but Calls for Public Comment

The UK government has announced that it will change the rules surrounding fixed odds betting terminals (l.), a move that has been long expected and could have a major...

Published November 6, 2017

UK Continues Crackdown on Gambling Ads Aimed at Kids

More than 450 online sites have been warned by UK regulators that they face sanctions if they are found to carrying gambling ads aimed at minors as well as...

Published October 30, 2017